Conference
Stay tuned for more information on our 2026 Virtual Conference: Enamel 360°
July 23-28, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Live and Silent Auctions
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Alchemy7
The 2024 Conference and Exhibition, titled Alchemy7, was to previous conferences; the morning sessions filled with a keynote, panels, speakers and a general membership meeting. The afternoons consisted of "breakout" sessions where multiple presentations and/or demonstrations on various technical or marketing topics were held every hour. Evening events included an opening reception for the Exhibitions, our Saturday night auctions and the Sunday night closing party. The ever popular pin swap began as attendees arrived and a vendor's area was available throughout the conference to browse and purchase enamel related items and books.
The 19th Biennial International Juried Enamel Exhibition and 15th Juried Student Exhibition accompanied the conference. The jurors for the exhibition were Ruth Ball, Cindy Eid, and Sarah Loch-Test. In addition, a presenter's invitational exhibition and an "Instant Gallery" was open for public viewing. The Instant Gallery consisted of one or two pieces of enamel work brought by conference attendees.
The Enamelist Society helds a raffle, a silent auction and a live auction during the conference. Donated items included enamels, tools, books and, of course, enamel pieces. Auction proceeds helped support Society grants and educational activities.
The next in-person conference will be held in 2027.
Instant Gallery
The Show
Everyone attending the conference is invited to bring one or two enamel pieces to the "Instant Gallery to introduce your work to the other conference go-ers and the general public. This is the 8th Instant Gallery associated with our conference.
A great feature of the Instant Gallery presentation is the ability to have a small picture (1 x 1½) of the artist displayed with the work and information about the piece to make connections easy and answer the question "How did they do that?". Please bring a photo with your art but it is optional.
Your piece can be Not For Sale (NFS) or For Sale. Sale arrangements are to be made between buyer and seller. All pieces will remain on display until after the closing event on Sunday night of the conference.
Security Of Work
Your work will be handled with utmost care. The gallery will be monitored during open hours. When the Instant Gallery is unattended, it will be locked. The show will be dismantled at the end of the conference.
Please pick up your work and signage during the specified times on Sunday evening. Your receipt serves as a quick ID when you pick up your piece(s).
When
The Instant Gallery will be open during the conference at stated times so everyone will have the opportunity to see all the artwork. The Instant Gallery, when open, will also be available for viewing by the public.
Volunteer
For the Instant Gallery to be open as many hours as possible, it requires volunteers to sit. Sitting the gallery will give you ample time to see the whole Instant Gallery show while performing a necessary function by monitoring it. Help is also needed to set up and return artwork. Please call the Office at 770-807-0742 or email them to volunteer.
Delivery Of Your Piece
So we can have time to mount a really terrific show, please deliver your piece as soon as you can after arrival! Signs will be posted to direct you to the Instant Gallery.
When you deliver your artwork, bring your one or two enameled pieces and a small picture of yourself (1 x 1 ½ can be cut from a larger photo). Label the back of the photo and the back or bottom of you artwork with your name.
Wall pieces must be ready for hanging. Please bring any special display support that your piece needs.